This morning while on the treadmill trying to work off my winter weight, I found myself dreaming about Cape Cod Creamery. Go figure, excercise and ice cream! As my mind wandered, I began thinking about Cape Cod’s local food movement, and all of the great local businesses that have sprung up on Cape Cod over [...]

This morning while on the treadmill trying to work off my winter weight, I found myself dreaming about Cape Cod Creamery. Go figure, excercise and ice cream! As my mind wandered, I began thinking about Cape Cod’s local food movement, and all of the great local businesses that have sprung up on Cape Cod over the past few years. In general the local/regional food movement is associated with sustainable agriculture best described as, the production of food, fiber, or other plant or animal products using farming techniques that protect the environment, public health, human communities, and animal welfare. This form of agriculture enables us to produce healthful food without compromising future generations’ ability to do the same.

While we believe that sustainability is extremely important, and should be practiced whenever possible, we also believe that supporting our local economy is paramount. For that reason we think it is crucial to highlight both sustainable and local products. From farms to ice cream, cheese to chocolate, here are some new and noteworthy local food businesses that deserve your attention!

Cape Cod Saltworks Sea Salt TM proudly produces a pure sea salt, harvested from the waters of Cape Cod in a way that recaptures tradition and delights the tastebuds.

Pizza Barbone built and planted their very own rooftop garden in the spring of 2013 kicking off the urban rooftop farming movement on Cape Cod. With 8 raised beds and 30 self-watering containers all made by the chef’s own hands, Pizza Barbone began their journey towards growing produce with a view of the city streets below.

Moon Shoal Oysters started on an ice cold February morning in 2007. Cape Cod Bay, and in particular, Barnstable Harbor, just happens to be the ideal place for growing oysters.

With a passion for bread, Pain D’Avignon has an amazing selection of baked goods!

Their mission is simple: to connect people on the Cape with locally grown farm and sea products